#424248 Color Information

Hex color code: #424248

The hex color #424248 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (66, 66, 72) and HSL of (240°, 4%, 27%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424248

RGB

66, 66, 72

HSL

240°, 4%, 27%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424248;
background-color: #424248;
border-color: #424248;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424248;
border: 2px solid #424248;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424248]
text-[#424248]
border-[#424248]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424248]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424248, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424248; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424248; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #424248; background-color: #42424815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42424820; border-left: 4px solid #424248; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #424248; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424248 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 66, 72

Red: 66 / Green: 66 / Blue: 72

HSL

240°, 4%, 27%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 72%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 72%

What color is #424248?

#424248 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

484842

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424248 to RGB:

rgb(66, 66, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424248 to HSL:

hsl(240, 4%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424248 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #424248 has RGB (66, 66, 72) and HSL (240°, 4%, 27%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424248 is #484842, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424548.

Use #424248 in CSS: color: #424248 or background-color: #424248. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424248

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.10:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424248?

#424248 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424248?

#424248 in RGB is (66, 66, 72) - 66 red, 66 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #424248 in CSS?

Use #424248 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424248?

#484842 (complementary), #424548 (analogous), and #1D1D20 (lighter shade) work well with #424248.